There was some hubbub following Strikeforce: Houston because Muhammed Lawal and K.J. Noons were seen inhaling from canisters before their fights. It was later determined that the canisters contained pure oxygen, considered an illegal performance enhancer by some athletic commissions, but not by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, which cleared the fighters of any wrongdoing.

Bellator is the busiest promotion when it comes to scouting and signing talent and this week they announced the signing of D.J. “Da Protégé” Linderman. The California native will be a heavyweight tournament reserve.